Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 08:20:46 -0600
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From: "John C..." <jcarp1910@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tips on sealing heater box flaps,
and while the dash is out . . .
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>>>AND, what else is a good idea to take care of while the dash is out?
Definitely Sound Deadening / Insulation !
JC...
On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 7:36 AM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:
> Rocky-
>
> You may pull the dash if you like, and if you need to replace the heater
> box, you will need to pull it, but the flap cable can be replaced without
> pulling thedahs pretty easily; I've done it twice. You'll need to pull teh
> cable control unit, the ashtray, and (at least) fully open the glove box.
> Watch out for the Jesus clip holding the end of the cable housing.
>
> Karl Wolz
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> Rocket J Squirrel
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> Subject: Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . .
>
>
>
> Gotta pull the dash on Tuesday to replace the cable that operates the
> flaps the send air to the driver and passenger feetsies. While the dash
> is open, gonna open the heater box and replace the core with a new Behr
> one from Van-Cafe. Might as well replace the hot water valve, too.
>
> And take care of the gasketing that help seal the flaps when the flaps
> are in the closed position.
>
> Can anyone recommend a good heater-box-flap-gasket-replacement material?
>
> AND, what else is a good idea to take care of while the dash is out?
> This is the time to do it!!!!
>
> Many thanks for all the help.
> --
> Rocky J Squirrel
> '84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
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